A rash is a skin condition where bumpy, blotchy or scaly patches appear as a result of coming in contact with an allergen, getting an infection, or having a chronic condition. Many kinds of rashes are harmless and will go away on their own, but a few others can persist because of certain underlying causes. […]
With so many skincare products coming out left and right, it’s important to find the ones that actually work well with your skin, its type and with the results you want to achieve. Integrating a new product is not an immediate process, it’s actually harder than it looks. However, you can narrow down the steps […]
Collagen is the hottest trend in skincare right now. It is a crucial component of your skin to help keep it younger-looking. After your twenties, your collagen production starts to plummet, that’s why wrinkles, sagging and fine lines start to appear more prominent as you age. To combat this, you can do these four things […]
Strange looking tan lines have always been annoying to manage and watch out for. As more and more people go outside wearing masks, and masks themselves becoming mandatory in a lot of places, there has been a rise in facial tanlines.To prevent face mask tan lines, your best defense is practicing good SPF habits. This […]
Hyaluronic acid, the main ingredient of injectable fillers, are what gives your skin its volume. By injecting HA into wrinkles, fine lines and folds, dermatologists are able to restore volume and fullness that has been lost through aging, while enhancing the level of moisture of your skin.Overall Volume Loss – One truth about getting old […]
Our skin contains trillions of micro organisms like bacteria, harmless viruses and even fungi. These organisms feed on the oils, dirt and dead cells that accumulate on our skin. Did you also know that your microbiome contributes to how effective skin care products can be?Two humans have about a 99% similarity in their DNA, but […]
Wearing masks nowadays is necessary to help minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. However, wearing masks do come with some minimal side effects, like skin irritation. It is a small price to pay for helping everyone around you, and fear not because there are ways to help treat it! Here are Dr. Sims’ tips for […]
Our skin changes when we hit middle age. For some, they lose the glow that they had when they were younger. For others, their skin becomes dry and dull. Wrinkles and fine lines also start to appear more often. This is the age where we should be thinking about what we want to achieve with […]
Did you know that you can either an overreaction or no reaction at all on your skin by using too many products? This is called the “redundancy of effect” and it happens when you are unknowingly using multiple products that do the same thing to your skin. The results can either be none or extreme.None, […]
